We spent a generation telling kids to eat their vegetables first. Turns out they were never the main event. The part actually building a growing body is the protein, and here’s the good news: it’s the one thing kids already want to eat.
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Dessert isn’t the reward for eating dinner. The moment it becomes the prize, real food becomes the chore. Here’s what that trade quietly teaches, and how to hand it back.
The story most parents are handed is this: children are picky. Just accept it and buckle up for the battle. That story is wrong. Understanding why puts you in a very different position at the table.
Nobody says showering is just not their thing. So why do we say it about cooking?
You’re standing at the refrigerator. There’s good food right there. So why does delivery sound better? It’s not preference. It’s a cover story.
Junk food doesn’t need a plan. It doesn’t need your attention or your participation. It just shows up. Real food works differently. And once you understand why, the fix is simpler than you think.
Thirty years ago I mocked the Food Network. I didn’t understand how food could fill that much airtime. I was wrong about that, and I’ve spent the time since figuring out which corners of the internet are actually worth yours.
A resource list for people who looked at the back of the box and had follow-up questions.
Many people are either chasing cravings or policing every bite. Neither one is actually living with food. Real food restores the range that makes it possible.
Convenience used to feel neutral. You could grab something quick and move on. Now even hunger feels like a decision. This isn’t really about ingredients. It’s about trust.
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